Bronx Latin

Bronx Latin's test scores sit well below the District 12 average — 37.3% in ELA versus the district's 44.6%, and just 20.5% in math compared to 43.3% district-wide. The school earned an overall quality score of 1.16 out of 4, below the district average of 1.76. However, the trend line shows real movement: ELA climbed from 24% in 2016 to a high of 43% in 2022, though it has since retreated to 37%. Math saw a similar peak at 37% in 2023 before dropping back to 21% in 2025. This volatility suggests the school is still searching for consistent academic traction, particularly in math, where performance has swung dramatically year to year.

The climate data tells a complicated story. Parents are notably satisfied — 93% report satisfaction with the school, and trust between families and teachers (92%) and principals (90%) runs high. Teachers report strong instruction quality at 86%. Yet there's a fracture at the leadership level: teacher-principal trust sits at only 56%, while teacher collegial trust is healthier at 79%. Attendance is a genuine concern — the school runs at 88% versus the 90% district average, and a striking 57% of students are chronically absent. On a positive note, there were zero suspensions last year, suggesting the school has moved away from exclusionary discipline.

Bronx Latin is a predominantly Latinx school — 76% of students identify as Hispanic, with 19% Black, 2% Asian, and 1% White. This mirrors the Longwood neighborhood's demographics, which is one of the Bronx's most densely populated and culturally Latinx communities. The diversity index of 40% reflects a relatively homogeneous student body. A quarter of students have IEPs, and the economic need index sits at 92.2%, indicating nearly all families face significant financial hardship. Despite these challenges, the community is engaged — family survey response rates hit 62%, well above typical rates for high-need schools.

Longwood is a working-class South Bronx neighborhood with strong Latinx identity, excellent subway access (93rd percentile for transit), but significant safety concerns and limited family-oriented amenities. The median household income is just $36,558, and only 14% of households have children — reflecting a neighborhood that is more transitionally adult than family-dense. However, those who do raise families here have access to the 2/5 subway lines at Intervale Avenue and the Bx17 bus, making commutes to other parts of the city manageable.

Families primarily arrive via the nearby 2/5 subway lines at Intervale Avenue or through bus service along major routes; the neighborhood is pedestrian-friendly but parents should be aware of the area's safety profile when considering commutes.